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Which medication is used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
Which medication is used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
Which medication is a direct arteriolar vasodilator?
Which medication is a direct arteriolar vasodilator?
Which medication inhibits 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase enzymes?
Which medication inhibits 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase enzymes?
Which medication blocks the androgen receptor and inhibits 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase enzymes?
Which medication blocks the androgen receptor and inhibits 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase enzymes?
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Which medication is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
Which medication is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
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Which medication can cause gynecomastia as an adverse effect?
Which medication can cause gynecomastia as an adverse effect?
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Which medication can cause sexual dysfunction as an adverse effect?
Which medication can cause sexual dysfunction as an adverse effect?
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Which medication can cause amenorrhea as an adverse effect?
Which medication can cause amenorrhea as an adverse effect?
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Which medication can cause scalp irritation and hair growth in unintended areas as adverse effects?
Which medication can cause scalp irritation and hair growth in unintended areas as adverse effects?
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Which medication can cause fluid retention and tachycardia as adverse effects?
Which medication can cause fluid retention and tachycardia as adverse effects?
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Which medication is used to stimulate ovulation and treat infertility due to anovulation?
Which medication is used to stimulate ovulation and treat infertility due to anovulation?
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Which medication is associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer?
Which medication is associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer?
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Which medication is primarily used to treat osteoporosis and has a lower risk of endometrial cancer compared to tamoxifen?
Which medication is primarily used to treat osteoporosis and has a lower risk of endometrial cancer compared to tamoxifen?
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Which medication inhibits the peripheral conversion of androgens to estrogen and is used in the treatment of ER-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal females?
Which medication inhibits the peripheral conversion of androgens to estrogen and is used in the treatment of ER-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal females?
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Which type of hormone replacement therapy involves the addition of progestin to counteract the increased risk of endometrial cancer?
Which type of hormone replacement therapy involves the addition of progestin to counteract the increased risk of endometrial cancer?
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Which medication is used to block the effects of androgens and is associated with adverse effects such as hypertension and hypokalemia?
Which medication is used to block the effects of androgens and is associated with adverse effects such as hypertension and hypokalemia?
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Which medication inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male-pattern baldness?
Which medication inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male-pattern baldness?
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Which medication is a nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor of androgen receptors and is used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
Which medication is a nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor of androgen receptors and is used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
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Which medication is used in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to treat hirsutism and amenorrhea by blocking androgen receptors and inhibiting 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase?
Which medication is used in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to treat hirsutism and amenorrhea by blocking androgen receptors and inhibiting 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase?
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Which form of contraception contains both progestins and ethinyl estradiol and prevents pregnancy by inhibiting LH/FSH release, preventing estrogen surge, ovulation, and endometrial proliferation?
Which form of contraception contains both progestins and ethinyl estradiol and prevents pregnancy by inhibiting LH/FSH release, preventing estrogen surge, ovulation, and endometrial proliferation?
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Which hormone(s) do GnRH analogs modulate the secretion of?
Which hormone(s) do GnRH analogs modulate the secretion of?
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Which type of administration of GnRH analogs is used for conditions like infertility?
Which type of administration of GnRH analogs is used for conditions like infertility?
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Which type of administration of GnRH analogs is used in cancer treatment?
Which type of administration of GnRH analogs is used in cancer treatment?
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Which GnRH analog acts as an antagonist without causing a start-up flare?
Which GnRH analog acts as an antagonist without causing a start-up flare?
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What are the clinical uses of GnRH analogs?
What are the clinical uses of GnRH analogs?
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What is the clinical use of Ethinyl Estradiol?
What is the clinical use of Ethinyl Estradiol?
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What are the adverse effects associated with the use of Ethinyl Estradiol?
What are the adverse effects associated with the use of Ethinyl Estradiol?
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What are the contraindications for the use of Ethinyl Estradiol?
What are the contraindications for the use of Ethinyl Estradiol?
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Which hormone(s) do GnRH analogs decrease the secretion of?
Which hormone(s) do GnRH analogs decrease the secretion of?
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What is the mechanism of action of GnRH analogs?
What is the mechanism of action of GnRH analogs?
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Which medication is used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to reduce androgen levels?
Which medication is used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to reduce androgen levels?
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Which medication is a nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor at the androgen receptor, preventing binding of androgens to the receptor?
Which medication is a nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor at the androgen receptor, preventing binding of androgens to the receptor?
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Which medication is an α1-antagonist selective for α1A/D receptors in the prostate, leading to reduced smooth muscle tone and increased urine flow?
Which medication is an α1-antagonist selective for α1A/D receptors in the prostate, leading to reduced smooth muscle tone and increased urine flow?
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Which medication is a direct arteriolar vasodilator, used in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness) and severe refractory hypertension?
Which medication is a direct arteriolar vasodilator, used in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness) and severe refractory hypertension?
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Which medication inhibits 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase enzymes, thus reducing steroid synthesis?
Which medication inhibits 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase enzymes, thus reducing steroid synthesis?
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Which medication is associated with adverse effects such as gynecomastia and sexual dysfunction?
Which medication is associated with adverse effects such as gynecomastia and sexual dysfunction?
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Which medication is used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
Which medication is used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
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Which medication is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
Which medication is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
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Which medication is used in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness)?
Which medication is used in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness)?
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Which medication is used in the treatment of severe refractory hypertension?
Which medication is used in the treatment of severe refractory hypertension?
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Which medication is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events, especially in tobacco smokers?
Which medication is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events, especially in tobacco smokers?
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Which medication is used primarily to treat osteoporosis and is associated with a lower risk of endometrial cancer compared to tamoxifen?
Which medication is used primarily to treat osteoporosis and is associated with a lower risk of endometrial cancer compared to tamoxifen?
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Which medication inhibits the peripheral conversion of androgens to estrogen and is used in the treatment of ER-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal females?
Which medication inhibits the peripheral conversion of androgens to estrogen and is used in the treatment of ER-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal females?
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Which medication blocks androgen receptors and inhibits 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase enzymes, and is used in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to treat hirsutism and amenorrhea?
Which medication blocks androgen receptors and inhibits 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase enzymes, and is used in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to treat hirsutism and amenorrhea?
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Which medication inhibits 5α-reductase enzyme, reducing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and is used in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male-pattern baldness?
Which medication inhibits 5α-reductase enzyme, reducing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and is used in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male-pattern baldness?
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Which medication is a nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor of androgen receptors and is used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
Which medication is a nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor of androgen receptors and is used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
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Which medication inhibits 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase enzymes involved in steroid synthesis and is used in prostate cancer treatment?
Which medication inhibits 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase enzymes involved in steroid synthesis and is used in prostate cancer treatment?
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Which medication is used to relax the uterus in preterm labor, allowing time for glucocorticoids administration to promote fetal lung maturity or transfer to a medical center with appropriate obstetrical care?
Which medication is used to relax the uterus in preterm labor, allowing time for glucocorticoids administration to promote fetal lung maturity or transfer to a medical center with appropriate obstetrical care?
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Which medication is a synthetic androgen with partial agonist activity at androgen receptors and is used in conditions like endometriosis and hereditary angioedema?
Which medication is a synthetic androgen with partial agonist activity at androgen receptors and is used in conditions like endometriosis and hereditary angioedema?
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Which medication is an androgen receptor agonist used to treat hypogonadism and promote the development of secondary sex characteristics?
Which medication is an androgen receptor agonist used to treat hypogonadism and promote the development of secondary sex characteristics?
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Which medication is a GnRH antagonist that acts to decrease LH and FSH levels without causing a start-up flare?
Which medication is a GnRH antagonist that acts to decrease LH and FSH levels without causing a start-up flare?
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Which medication is a GnRH agonist that is used for continuous administration in cancer treatment to downregulate the GnRH receptor in the pituitary gland?
Which medication is a GnRH agonist that is used for continuous administration in cancer treatment to downregulate the GnRH receptor in the pituitary gland?
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Which medication is an estrogen receptor (ER) agonist used for hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal females and treatment of menstrual abnormalities?
Which medication is an estrogen receptor (ER) agonist used for hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal females and treatment of menstrual abnormalities?
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Which medication is a GnRH analog that can act as either agonist or antagonist depending on its administration schedule?
Which medication is a GnRH analog that can act as either agonist or antagonist depending on its administration schedule?
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Which medication is used in the treatment of uterine fibroids, endometriosis, precocious puberty, prostate cancer, and infertility?
Which medication is used in the treatment of uterine fibroids, endometriosis, precocious puberty, prostate cancer, and infertility?
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Which medication is a GnRH analog that is used for pulsatile administration in conditions like infertility to stimulate the release of LH and FSH?
Which medication is a GnRH analog that is used for pulsatile administration in conditions like infertility to stimulate the release of LH and FSH?
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Which medication is a GnRH antagonist used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
Which medication is a GnRH antagonist used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
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Which medication is contraindicated in patients with ER-positive breast cancer and a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which medication is contraindicated in patients with ER-positive breast cancer and a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
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Which medication is associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer when given without progesterone, bleeding in postmenopausal patients, and an elevated risk of thrombi (blood clots)?
Which medication is associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer when given without progesterone, bleeding in postmenopausal patients, and an elevated risk of thrombi (blood clots)?
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Which medication is primarily used to treat prostate cancer and acts by downregulating the GnRH receptor in the pituitary gland?
Which medication is primarily used to treat prostate cancer and acts by downregulating the GnRH receptor in the pituitary gland?
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